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Book Club: Revolutionary Princeton

Virtual PA, United States

  At this time the Book Club is reading "Revolutionary Princeton" by Larry Kidder. The book club meets generally every third Monday, but this may be moved depending on other events or the requirements of the Park curator. The Book club is free to join, but books are not provided, when you register there will be a link to join the Zoom meeting for this month's Book Club meeting. For the current book, the reading schedule is as follows; April Introduction – Chapter 3 May Chapters 4-5 June Chapters 6-8 July Chapters 9-12   You can register for the book Read More

Farmstead Friday May 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

Join us the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00am - 3:00pm, this May to September to learn about life on the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. In the 18th Century much of Bucks County was cultivated farmland, with a wide variety of activities required to keep them running. From Animal care, to structure maintenance, to harvesting and preserving, each of these programs at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead will cover a different set of tasks that would be performed on the farm, so that you can see and experience what life was like for many people in the years surrounding the Revolution. May's Program Read More

Juneteenth Celebration 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Join us for our third annual Juneteenth Celebration as we honor and reflect on the contributions of Black soldiers during the American Revolution and Civil War, explore the meaning of Juneteenth, and celebrate its enduring legacy. This free event will feature engaging speakers, living history, and lively musical entertainment. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Event Schedule: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Lecture and Presentation Featuring Matthew White, Research Fellow for Friends of Washington Crossing Park, will present groundbreaking research on people of color—both military and civilian—who contributed to Washington’s legendary crossing of the Delaware River. He is a historian Read More

Lecture – “The Fate of the Day” An Evening with Rick Atkinson

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

  Acclaimed author Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize winner, and author of, The British Are Coming and The Liberation Trilogy, is returning to Washington Crossing Historic Park to discuss the 2nd entry in his ongoing Revolution Trilogy, *The Fate of the Day*. Atkinson's newest work picks up the history of the Revolution where he left off, and covers the years of 1777-1780, where the Continental army went through some of its toughest challenges. This Lecture will take place on June 10th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It will feature a lecture by Rick Atkinson on his new book, as well as time Read More

$40 – $90

Monthly Living History June 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    Join us each month as historical interpreters and reenactors bring a piece of history to life at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Each month's program will run from 11-3, and will cover various aspects on military life during the American Revolution. The programs will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month April - September. There is no admission or registration, all you have to do is show up and be ready to learn something new!   This month will have our reenactors constructing 'brushhuts' as part of their encampment. Learn from our reenactors on how the army Read More

Lecture – “German Soldier, American Rebel: Christopher Ludwick’s Pursuits of Happiness in Revolutionary Pennsylvania”

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

  This is a hybrid event.  Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom.  Registration is required.  Log-in information provided with registration. Register Here   Hessian-born Christopher Ludwick was already a veteran of European warfare and an experienced mariner by the time he washed ashore in British Philadelphia in 1755. A skilled baker, he made that city his permanent home and, through private frugality and industriousness, realized great wealth and community status. When imperial politics thrust the British Empire into revolution, however, Ludwick became a dedicated supporter of America’s glorious cause. He ultimately dedicated the Read More

Preserve the Beauty of Summer: Flower Pressing Workshop

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

  Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the timeless art of flower pressing and create beautiful keepsakes from nature! Led by park horticulturist Anna Davis, you’ll explore various pressing techniques and assemble your own flower press to take home—so you can continue the craft long after the workshop ends. Discover creative ways to use your pressed flowers, and create one stunning piece of botanical framed art and one bookmark using pre-pressed flowers and vintage paper. In the final hour, we’ll venture into our enchanting 18th-century kitchen garden, where you’ll handpick 2–3 blooms to press. All proceeds from Read More

Farmstead Friday June 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

Join us the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00am - 3:00pm, this May to September to learn about life on the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. In the 18th Century much of Bucks County was cultivated farmland, with a wide variety of activities required to keep them running. From Animal care, to structure maintenance, to harvesting and preserving, each of these programs at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead will cover a different set of tasks that would be performed on the farm, so that you can see and experience what life was like for many people in the years surrounding the Revolution. For June, Read More

Living History Day 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

  Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time—to July 4, 1776! At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts and see a military encampment from noon to 4 PM on  July 4. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Additionally, Join historian and author David Price as he explores the iconic “Ten Crucial Days” winter campaign of 1776-77, a defining moment in the American Revolution. David presents a thematic analysis of the campaign, focusing on Read More

Rebels and Redcoats Classic Car Show 2025

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

  Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show is held annually on Independence Day weekend at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania. Please note that the show has a rain date this year of July 13th 2025, It will be announced if the show will be moved via the email you enter at the time of registration. Show-condition cars from model years 2000 and earlier and which are from a manufacturer based in one of the primary belligerents of the American revolution (US, Britain, Germany and France) are welcome in the standard class. Vehicles which are newer than model year 2000, Read More